Nagpur turns into a high-energy campaign arena as political parties hold rallies, roadshows, and door-to-door canvassing on the final Sunday before the NMC elections on January 15. Get the full report.
Rebel candidates from Shiv Sena and BJP, contesting as independents in Thane civic polls, have forced the alliance to issue a joint disclaimer. Learn which wards are affected and the political implications.
BJP extends support to three independent candidates in Nashik Municipal Corporation elections after chaos in form distribution. Voters face confusion over party symbols.
BJP candidate Makrand Narwekar leads the crorepati list in Mumbai's BMC elections with Rs 124 crore assets. Discover the wealth details of other key candidates and their political journeys.
Krishna Mhadgut, 76, is the oldest candidate in Mumbai's BMC elections. He challenges age bias as data reveals only 24 candidates are 70+. Discover the stories of youth and experience shaping the civic polls.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections face turmoil as 100+ rebel candidates, including ex-corporators, challenge official nominees. BJP's 120-seat target and Congress's 'Mission 100' at risk. Read the full ground report.
Estranged cousins Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule came together on a political platform in Pune to release a joint manifesto for the civic polls, sparking merger speculation. Read the full story.
In a major political twist, all four NCP councillors in Ambernath withdrew support from the BJP-led front and backed Shiv Sena, altering the council's power dynamics. Get the full story on this dramatic shift.
Former Maharashtra minister Gulabrao Gavande suffered a heart attack in Akola, was rushed to Nagpur for advanced angioplasty. Senior cardiologist confirms he is out of danger. Read for details on his health and political reactions.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar denies NCP merger speculation, focuses on civic polls. He criticizes BJP's local leadership for 'crisis' in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Read his full interview.
Mumbai BJP suspends 26 leaders, including rebel candidates, for anti-party activities ahead of the 2026 BMC elections. Key details on the disciplinary action inside.
Mumbai BJP suspends 26 office bearers, including rebel candidates, for six years for anti-party activities during BMC elections. Key details inside.
In a major disciplinary move, the Maharashtra Congress suspends 12 newly-elected councillors in Ambernath for aligning with the BJP. The party's local block unit has also been dissolved.
The whistleblower in the Badlapur sexual assault case has joined the NCP, raising political eyebrows. Discover the full story behind this significant move and its implications.
The BJP gears up for its first-ever state conference in Punjab on April 27-28, aiming to galvanize workers and project a strong alternative. Key leaders to attend.
Ahead of the January 15 PMC elections, major political parties are fielding husband-wife, mother-son duos to secure family legacies. Discover the fascinating combinations shaping Pune's political landscape.
BJP fields just 1 Muslim candidate, Congress 11 for Nagpur's 151 NMC seats, sparking debate on political representation for the city's significant minority community. Read the full analysis.
BJP's candidate list for Mumbai BMC elections shows a historic tilt towards women, with 76 female nominees. The party is fielding women even in open, high-stakes wards. Read more.
BJP state chief Ravindra Chavan warns NCP's Ajit Pawar over corruption allegations. Pawar defends fielding gangsters' kin in Pune civic polls, sparking a major political row. Get the full details here.
BJP's Nitin Nabin is expected to be formally elected party president before the January budget session, marking a significant organizational overhaul and generational change. Get the full details here.
A total of 735 candidates are contesting the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15. BJP leads with 116 candidates, while alliances see internal contests. Read for key battlegrounds.
NCP chief Ajit Pawar hits back at BJP's Murlidhar Mohol over criminal candidate allegations, accusing him of helping a goon flee India. Pune civic polls heat up.
NCP chief Ajit Pawar justifies party's backing of gangsters' relatives in Pune Municipal Corporation elections, citing his own irrigation scam allegations. He argues guilt must be proven in court.
19 candidates from BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and ISLAM elected unopposed across Nashik division municipal corporations. The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) will see a fierce triangular contest for all 122 seats. Get the full breakdown.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar defended NCP's decision to field candidates with criminal backgrounds for Pune civic polls, citing 'innocent until proven guilty'. He also promised a probe into PCMC irregularities if NCP wins.
Kazakhstan's Bibisara Assaubayeva clinched her third Women's World Blitz chess title in Doha. Her main goal, however, was securing a spot in the Women's Candidates tournament in Cyprus. Read the full story.
Eight candidates from BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena are set to be elected unopposed in Jalgaon, Dhule, and Ahilyanagar municipal corporation elections. Key details on withdrawals and disqualifications ahead of the January 15 polls.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections heat up as 1,286 candidates remain after withdrawals. BJP and Congress scramble to manage rebellions that could decide key prabhag contests. Get the full analysis.
Widespread discontent in Pune as BJP & NCP deny tickets to loyal workers, favoring new entrants from rival parties. Former corporators switch sides, contest as independents. Full details inside.
NCP(SP) working president Supriya Sule confirms alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for Maharashtra civic polls, discusses seat-sharing and addresses Adani ties. Get the latest political updates.